State health care spending spike comes with call for ‘bold action’
MCAS scores moving target across Franklin County, North Quabbin districts
State reports 100% negative results for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy herds
UMass prof, team will zero in on PFAS and bone loss in grant-funded $5M study
Sportsman’s Corner: Gun law opinions
AGs file suit against TikTok: Massachusetts among states alleging that social media company harms children
A Page From North Quabbin History: Royalston historic candlelit tour
State launches map for best foliage viewing spots
As peak fall foliage season approaches, experts predict a season as brilliant as ever.“The fall in New England is notoriously beautiful, and we have no reason to doubt that we’re going to have another beautiful fall foliage display this October,” said...
Athol business owner launches new nonproit in Fitchburg
FITCHBURG — When Elaine Ivanowski first opened her clothing shop, Mommy & Me, in Athol, she aimed to sell maternity and baby clothes at an affordable price.Over time, however, Ivanowski has decided to shift her focus and has started Moms in Recovery,...
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Sports
UMass Hockey: Minutemen score three goals in second period, defeat Air Force 5-1
After a scoreless first period, the UMass hockey team erupted for a trio of goals in the second against Air Force and cruised to a 5-1 win on Saturday night, bouncing back from Friday’s 3-2 overtime loss to Omaha.UMass sophomore goaltender Michael...
UMass Football: Missouri overwhelms Minutemen 45-3
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Opinion
On President Eisenhower’s birthday, remember unity is what America needs
President Dwight Eisenhower’s birthday on Oct. 14 gives us a quick break from this year’s heated presidential campaign to remember what powers America: Unity.When Eisenhower started campaigning for president in June 1952 he visited his hometown in...
Columnist Daniel Cantor Yalowitz: What’s below the headlines
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The World Keeps Turning: Reasons for doing the right thing
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Athol Police Logs Sept 1 to Sept 10, 2024
Athol Police LogsSeptember 1 - 10Sunday, Sept. 14:50 p.m. - Motor vehicle stop at Templeton and Garfield roads. Male party issued a citation for passing in a no passing zone and marked lanes violation. Male party was tailgating and stated he got...
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Arts & Life
Nostalgic in the 19th century: Two new exhibitions in Old Deerfield this fall aim to fill in more gaps of New England history
With the leaves changing and weather cooling down, Historic Deerfield is welcoming folks to two new exhibitions this fall aiming to tell the history of New England, while also exploring the feelings of nostalgia and beauty that shaped some of those...
Superstition, or just bad lighting?: Some animal shelters find black cats less likely to be adopted
We need to talk about breast cancer: Get screened, become informed, know your options
‘One sentence can change the course of a relationship’: Valley Players stage first full production, ‘Constellations,’ this weekend and next
Sounds Local: A night dedicated to Lucinda Williams: Signature Sounds’ Back Porch Songwriter series comes to Shea TheaterObituaries
Carl J. Schofield
Athol, MA - It is with a twinkle in our eyes and a hearty chuckle that we bid farewell to our beloved Carl Schofield, known affectionately by his friends and family as Joe, and by his doting mother as Toe Joe. Born on January 26, 1950, ... remainder of obit for Carl J. Schofield
Janet L. Matthews
Janet L. (Sawin) Matthews ATHOL, MA - Janet L. (Sawin) Matthews, 81, of White Pond Rod, died late Friday night, October 4, 2024 at Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gardner. Born in Athol on July 29, 1943, she was the daugh... remainder of obit for Janet L. Matthews
Edwin William MacLean
[IMAGE]Edwin William Mac Lean Palm Bay, FL - Edwin William Mac Lean of Palm Bay, FL passed away on September 5, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born on June 7, 1933, in Athol, MA where he grew up. He graduated from Athol High School in 1... remainder of obit for Edwin William MacLean
Sharon A. Brighenti
Athol, MA - It is with profound love and deep respect that we commemorate the life of Sharon Ann Brighenti, known affectionately as "Sherrie, Mom, and Meme" who was born in Worcester, MA, on December 6, 1946, and peacefully left us on O... remainder of obit for Sharon A. Brighenti
